Donald Trump was briefed by Biden administration officials Tuesday on “real and specific threats from Iran to assassinate him,” his campaign said in a statement. Bloomberg reports.
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Trump and His Mandate for Retribution
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Eric Schmitt Not Interested in Being Attorney General
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) has pulled out of consideration to lead the Justice Department, Semafor reports. Save to Favorites
Mike Dunleavy Eyed for Interior Secretary
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) has talked with the Trump transition team about possibly becoming Interior secretary, NOTUS reports. Save to Favorites
Ben Carson Jockeys for Heath Secretary
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DeSantis Won’t Appoint Himself to Senate Seat
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Even Fox News Saw a Close Election
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Republican Have Tough Math in the House
“House Republicans on the verge of clinching a majority in the next Congress are already taking a victory lap, but their expected slim margin and unruly nature could undercut their…
The Big Takeaway from Trump’s Personnel Picks
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Quote of the Day
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